imperceptible
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Beside him, his mother gave a small, almost imperceptible shrug.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Methane gas may be imperceptible, but the garbage that produces it is not -- Tiltil's 17,000 inhabitants have grown increasingly concerned about the health impact of such drastic pollution.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
But the opposite, reflective face bears an image incised in finely engraved lines that under normal conditions is virtually imperceptible to the naked eye.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
"Traditionally, the intense heat of firing destroys any biological residue. However, our technique has been able to reveal fingerprint ridges that would otherwise remain imperceptible."
From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2025
He gave a little shake of the head, almost imperceptible.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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